Happy 4th of July!
Hope to see you on Nantasket Beach or in Provincetown!
Dave & Team
HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY!
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Anniversary of the Gay Rights Movement!
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Yes another reason to love Katie Couric!
NBC eliminated a line from its application for a popular wedding "contest" series, making gay and lesbian married couples eligible to compete for an appearance.
Beat the Record Temps!
Looks like many gay south of Boston and Boston residents continue to flock to Hull's Kenberma section of the beach to avoid the hot weather. Appears that Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th will be no exception due to the forecast.
Via Towleroad.com
Jake "Coy" on Brokeback Love Scenes
Jake Gyllenhaal spoke briefly to Entertainment Weekly about how he's "mystified by the hoopla" surrounding his gay cowboy role in Brokeback Mountain:
"I really did approach it like I would any love story. No matter how weird people might think it is or how f---ed up they might consider a certain relationship to be, if there is love there, then that's all that matters." Asked about rumors that the film's love scenes break explicit new ground, he laughs coyly. "I mean...I don't know...Um, all I can say is that they're there." Another mischievous laugh.
Giggle, giggle.
In Hawaii for the Maui Film Festival, Jake also tells the Maui News, "[Choosing a topical story] wasn’t really a conscious move. With Brokeback Mountain, it just moved me deeply. When I read the script, I had never read a love story that was told in the way that one was."
Paris Hilton...NOT?
By now you have probably heard of the Carl's burger ad featuring Paris Hilton that has conservatives panties in a bunch. Well here is a spoof on that video..........may make them reconsider not airing the original. lol
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Family of slain soldiers demand answers.....
From Lauren Bowker of Middletown:
"As a loved one of Joseph Tremblay of New Windsor, who died April 27 in Iraq doing what he considered his duty for his country and fellow Marines, I have feelings of such loss and sadness – and also extreme anger.
"The article (on the Downing Street Memo) has helped me understand my anger towards the President and his underhanded, dishonest and dangerous policies in Iraq.
"I urge every American to demand that President Bush be made to answer these allegations regarding what has become known as the Downing Street Memo. I sent in the petition (demanding a hearing) and called all my family and friends, urging them to do the same.
"I am very proud of Joey and the ultimate price he paid for our country, but if President Bush had not lied and been so determined to invade Iraq, Joey would be here with his loved ones, planning his wedding and looking forward to what a young man with such promise could have contributed to the world.
"My question to President Bush is – how do you look yourself in the mirror every morning with a clear conscience knowing that 1,700 young Americans are dead based on a lie?"
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Downing Street Memo details she is talking about can be found here:
Poll shows dissatisfaction with Iraq war:
Long after President Bush declared an end to "major hostilities," Americans continue to pay a terrible price for the Iraq war. Now, a British government memo ("the Downing Street Memo") suggests a sickening truth: that the Bush administration was determined to go to war all along -- even if it had to fix the facts to convince the American people.
We've got to act. We must make sure Congress gets the memo because Americans deserve to know the truth. Join me and demand that Congress hold hearings about the Downing Street Memo to determine whether the Bush administration misled us into war:
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Thank you.
Romney Continues to be a MASS ASS
Via EdgeBoston.com
 Romney to Back Plan to Ban Gay MarriageGov. Mitt Romney said Thursday he will support a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in Massachusetts, the only state where it is legal. Read» |
South Shore Massachusetts
Happy Gay Pride Providence and Southern Maine
Here is some info on what's going on...
Providence
June 18th - RI Pride Fest at Station Park, Providence (across from Providence Place). - 12 noon until 8pm to be held at Station Park across from the State House and Providence Place. There will be live entertainment, GLBT Marketplace/Business Expo, Doggie Drag Extravaganza, Kid's Pride Zone, rock climbing, Beer & Wine garden, and so much more. There will over 100 exhibitors, organizations, and businesses represented. For more info call 401/467-2130 or visit us at www.Prideri.com.
June 18th, Saturday, The 29th Anniversary GLBT Pride Illuminated Night Parade, 8:00 pm, The
Parade kicks off from the Rhode Island State House and continues through the streets of downtown Providence, through the arts & entertainment district and returns through Exchange Terrace and back to the State House. There will be a reviewing area under the marquee at PPAC on Weybossett St. NEW ENGLAND’S ONLY NIGHTTIME PRIDE PARADE. Come and see all the Sights, Sounds & Energy of RI Pride!
Southern Maine
PRIDE Parade - Portland
Saturday, June 18/Monument Square Kick-Off at Noon
2005 Theme/ “All things just keep getting better…..”
Monument Square to Deering Oaks Park via Congress, High, Park and State streets. However you choose, join our Grand & Honorary Marshals, floats, marchers, the Rainbow Brigade and tons of party people celebrating Pride, as we strut our stuff in the Pride Parade and wind our way through downtown Portland. There will be Awards, Prizes and Surprises.
PRIDE Festival - Portland
Saturday, June 18/ 1:00 PM-5:00 PM/ Deering Oaks Park
Janice Robinson (the voice of Livin’ Joy) and Mark Weigle headline this extravaganza of live music & entertainment, lots of food, vendors, community organizations, family activities and fun. DJ Gerald Goode will host, perform and bring up the sound for dancing in the park. Special appearances by Naya’s Trance Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble, Southern Maine Pride Royal Court 2005 and others.
Saturday Night Pier Dance - Portland
Saturday, June 18 /7:00pm - 1:00am/Maine State Pier near Casco Bay Lines
“What do you get when you combine 2000+ men and women, one huge pier, music, lights and enormous energy levels?
--One Gigantic DJ dance party under the stars”
Celebrating our 12th year with DJ Robbie Leslie (New York), DJ Mike Cruz (New York), DJ Dena (Providence) & DJ Tom Grin (Conn.) & Live performers. Also back by popular demand….food vendors!!!
Southern Maine Pride in Ogunquit
Sunday, June 19
Southern Maine Pride goes south to Ogunquit for a day of Cook Out. Tea Dance, Billiards, and Late Night Dancing!!!
Gay Pride Photo Contest
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Here's the scoop --Send us a 2005 Pride photo with you in it and in a short sentence let us know what Pride means to you!
We are looking for a diverse selection of photos and the photos will be judged on the following:
1. Smiles --We want to see smiles!
2. A Pride flag, parade, or festival in the background.
3. Must be a 2005 Pride event and you or your family/significant other must be in the photo.
4. Originality.
We will pick the five best entries and will announce the winners in mid to late July by posting the photo's to the Ask Uncle Mikey section of the site. Each winner will get a $10 Starbucks gift card! The top three chosen will also receive an original Uncle Mikey T-Shirt for those hot summer nights...
If you are unable to send us a picture in jpeg or gif file, you can mail an actual photo to us and we will scan it in.
To e-mail your photo, please send to david@gaynewengland.net or Unclemikey4you@aol.com with the subject line "PRIDE PHOTO CONTEST".
Hello, I'm Back!
Hello, this is Dave Publisher of GayNewEngland.net and also this blog. While attending Gay Pride Boston this week I was able to meet dozens of our readers and was surprised (very!) to hear how many people missed the Daily Blog. So, I am bringing it back. I promise to be less political but I will not stop talking about the injustices that are going on in this country however.
This blog will be a mix of pop culture, politics, the local gay scene, personal stuff, news, useless facts, and of course to keep you up to date on changes to the main site.
Thank you for your feedback and let's get started!
David
The Blog will be returning.....